Ground Beef Stroganoff and Rice

This is a one-pan wonder that’s ready in about 30 minutes, making it the perfect option for busy weekdays or those days when you just don’t feel like spending hours in the kitchen. It has a creamy, flavorful sauce made from scratch while being quick and easy. Serve it over your choice of rice, noodles or mashed potatoes.

For the traditional option, check out our recipe for Old Fashioned Beef Stroganoff.

Stroganoff is one of those classic comfort meals that many of us grew up with. It is usually made with steak which is obviously more expensive than ground beef. And those canned mixes to go with the burger? They have nothing on this flavor and it’s ready in almost the same amount of time. Perfectly flavorful and packed with flavorful ground meat, it pairs wonderfully with white rice or creamy mashed potatoes. Once you try homemade stroganoff, you’ll never look at the canned version the same again!

Notes on ingredients

• White Rice: The instructions are written for long grain white rice. Use whatever brand you want. Alternatively, you can also use brown rice, but be sure to cook it according to the directions on the package.
• White Onion: Yellow onion works too. We cut ours for consistency, but you can also dice them to blend them more with the sauce.
• Mushrooms: White button, Criminal or Portobello mushrooms are a great choice.
• Ground beef: Opt for ground beef with at least 80/20 fat content or leaner to avoid excess fat. While draining, skim off excess fat until only 2 tablespoons remain and omit the butter. You can also use ground turkey or chicken.
• Butter: Both salted and unsalted butter works; if using unsalted, add a pinch of salt.
• Flour 00:00 Plain white flour is best for thickening the sauce – don’t skip this step! For a gluten-free option, use 2 tablespoons of cornstarch instead.
• Beef broth: Use a low-sodium beef broth to control the salt level which controls the flavor.
• Worcestershire sauce: Alternatively you can use soy sauce with a small amount of vinegar.
• Garlic powder: Make sure you use garlic powder, not garlic salt.
• Sour cream: Alternatively you can also use plain Greek yogurt.
• Dijon mustard: Optional, but adds a light flavor that balances the richness of the sauce.

Ground meat options

We recommend using 80/20 ground beef for this recipe The extra fat enhances the flavor and provides just the right amount of juiciness to keep the ground beef from tasting dry.

If you prefer a more streamlined option, like 90/10, it’s a good idea to add a tablespoon of olive oil or butter during cooking to prevent the meat from drying out.

Ground turkey or chicken It also works well for a lighter version, although the flavor will be more delicate. You could also use ground lamb or a mix of ground beef and pork for more flavor.

Rice options

Even though the recipe is written for long grain white rice, you can absolutely use whatever you like. Brown rice is a nutritious substitute that works well with creamy stroganoff sauce. Just be sure to follow the package instructions for cooking time, as it takes longer than white rice.

For a quicker alternative you can also use instant rice. If you’re looking for a low-carb or grain-free option, cauliflower rice works well too.

Serve over tagliatelle or potatoes

Rice isn’t the only serving option. Egg tagliatelle they are a traditional choice for stroganoff. To prepare them, simply cook the tagliatelle according to the package instructions and season them with a little butter before serving.

If you’re craving comfort food, mashed potatoes they are an excellent choice. Make it at home or use instant mashed potatoes for the easiest option.